8 billion catchers who have changed dramatically, have opened their eyes to hitting in 3 years? batting average of 0.338 Bulbat → Driving upward...Be confident from the beginning!

Apr 30, 2025

8 billion catchers who have changed dramatically, have opened their eyes to hitting in 3 years? batting average of 0.338 Bulbat → Driving upward...Be confident from the beginning!
Lotte-Kium match held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 29th. Yoo Kang-nam is delighted after hitting a two-run double with one out and runners on second and third in the top of the second inning. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.29/



8 billion catchers who have changed dramatically, have opened their eyes to hitting in 3 years? batting average of 0.338 Bulbat → Driving upward...Be confident from the beginning!
Lotte-Kium match held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 29th. In the top of the second inning, Yoo Kang-nam hit a two-run double with one out and runners on second and third bases. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.29/
Lotte Giants' 「8 billion FA" Yoo Kang-nam is having an extraordinary new season.

Yoo Kang-nam led the team to victory with two hits, two RBIs and one walk in three at-bats, including a two-run double, which was the first run and the final hit in the game against the Gocheok Kiwoom Heroes on the 29th.

Since Kang Min-ho left in the winter of 2017, Lotte's home turf has always been a weakness. Expectations used to turn into disappointment every time.




When it failed to foster the inside, it turned its attention to external recruitment. Both Ji Ji-wan, who was acquired through trade, and Yoo Kang-nam, who was acquired through FA, did not meet expectations.

In the third year of Lotte's life, Yoo Kang-nam opened his eyes. He is playing like an Altoran with a batting average of 3338 (22 hits in 65 at-bats) and two homers and 12 RBIs this season.

He finished the season early with knee surgery in July last year. I did my best to build myself with the mindset of preparing for the season early. I worked hard to lose weight, which was the subject of criticism. I racked my brain even more even though I was worried about mixing my cheeks than usual. He is responding nicely to Lotte manager Kim Tae-hyung's unwavering trust.




Yoo Kang-nam said, `The idea is to take the batter's box aggressively from the beginning. Talking a lot about hitting with coach Lim Hoon and Lee Sung-gon led to RBI today. I will continue to swing confidently like today and produce good pitches."

Ace Barnes, who pitched well with one run in seven innings on the day, signs himself. This is why communication with Yoo Kang-nam is even more important.

8 billion catchers who have changed dramatically, have opened their eyes to hitting in 3 years? batting average of 0.338 Bulbat → Driving upward...Be confident from the beginning!
Kim Min-sung, who scored during Lotte and NC's timely RBI by Lotte Yoo Kang-nam with two outs and third base in the top of the first inning at Sajik Stadium in Busan, is sharing his joy with Ko Seung-min. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.11/
Yoo Kang-nam said "Barnes has not been good in the last few games, but he is a pitcher who has performed well in our team for many years. I believed you would do a good job, and I showed you today's results"I think having a count fight within three pitches led to good game management" he said.




Also "Our team's atmosphere is good right now, but at times like this, we have to keep our balance even better. I will show you how much I focus on the team in the at-bat and defense…" He also did not hide his presence as a mid-level leader of the team.

With Yoo Kang-nam alive, the team is also on the rise. He ranks first in the winning percentage of the most wins (15 wins and 8 losses) in April (652 percent, tied for first place with Hanwha).

Now, we must forget the past called 'Bomde' and be reborn as a stable and strong team. To do so, it is time for Yoo Kang-nam to play his part in the chance like now and show his slugging power that once aimed at 20 home runs.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.